Silverware Wind Chime

I've been swapping up a storm over at Craftster. I just made this little beauty for someone:

The silverware is all silver plated (that's what sounds the best) I used a fork and bent the tines to make the top.

There's a bird in the middle for maximum chiming:

and I used a key charm for the bottom weight:



I have a lot of this silverware lying around. I need to get to making more stuff like this!

Don't settle for dull, live a refinished life!

*Planning to share at:
Metamorphasis Monday;  Time To Sparkle Tuesday Linky Party; Trash to Treasure; Wildly Original Linky Party; Transformation Thursday; What have you redone?;  Fridays Unfolded; Shabbilicious Friday.

What I've Been Working On Lately

It's been awhile since I've posted anything. I've been quite busy at work and with some community obligations, but I have managed to get a few projects done lately. I just completed a swap for Craftster (go check this out if you haven't yet. It's a great site where you can view lots of crafts by medium. Okay, short commercial break over! :) )

 I sewed two applique pillow covers. I haven't done much applique, but these turned out pretty good (minus the crooked sewing lines!).

These were based off of some Pins on one of my partner's boards. I think they turned out pretty good. Here's a closer look at the bunting one:

I also crocheted some fingerless mitts (a mini tutorial coming soon on this) using cotton yarn.

Here's one on:

That's mainly what I've been up to lately. This next couple of weeks, I am planning on a full tutorial post, a couple of mini tutorials, sewing my daughter a Halloween costume and hopefully a continuing series of organizing all my craft supplies in my basement.

Don't settle for dull, live a refinished life!